Digestive System
Mouth Digestion begins in the Mouth. Chewing begins the process of digestion - Mechanical digestion is the physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces. - Chemical digestion large food molecules are broken down into smaller food molecules with the help of different enzymes.
Mouth salivary glands secrete saliva, which contains the enzyme amylase to break the bonds in starches (which is what type of macromolecule: ) Carbohydrate and releases sugar. It also contains the enzyme lysozyme that fights infection by digesting the cell walls of bacteria. The saliva also helps moisten the food and make it easier to chew. The release of saliva is under the control of the nervous system
Esophagus Your tongue and your throat muscles help you swallow your food, which (after swallowing) is now called a bolus. As you swallow, the epiglottis closes over the trachea and the bolus enters the. esophagus Gravity is not responsible for food going down into the stomach.
Esophagus A series of contractions of smooth muscle squeeze the food through the esophagus. This is called peristalsis. A thick ring of muscle called the cardiac sphincter closes the esophagus and prevents the contents of the stomach from moving back into the esophagus (also known as acid reflux ). ***Remember: No Digestion_ occurs in the esophagus.
Stomach Food from the esophagus empties into a large muscular sac called the stomach. Alternating contractions of the stomach s 3 smooth muscle layers churn and mix the food.
Stomach- Chemical digestion: Gastric glands The stomach contains microscopic that produce and release various substances. Some of these include: - Mucus a fluid that lubricates and protects the stomach wall. - HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) makes the contents of the stomach very, acidic & activates pepsin. - Pepsin an enzyme that begins the digestion of & works best under the conditions proteins amylase acid acidic One enzyme,, is destroyed in the stomach due to the high level of. This means that digestion of carbohydrates stops until the food reaches the. small intestine
Stomach- Mechanical digestion: Stomach muscles contract to churn and mix the food & fluids in the stomach, producing a substance called chyme. After some time, usually about 1 to 2 hours, this new substance enters the small intestine through the pyloric valve.
Small Intestine The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine and is where most of the Chemical digestion and absorption of the food you eat occurs here. The small intestine is specialized to absorb nutrients. The structure that aids in this absorption are the tiny folded projections called villi. These structures increase the surface area for absorption. Most of the products of carbohydrates and protein digestion are absorbed into the capillaries in the villi.
Small Intestine Molecules of undigested fat and some fatty acids are absorbed by lymph vessels. By the time food is ready to leave the small intestine, it is basically nutrient - free.. only, cellulose, water and other indigestible substances are left. Accessory structures that aid in digestion:
Small Intestine Pancreas- produces: - - enzymes that help break down carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids - - Sodium bicarbonate a base that neutralizes stomach acid so these enzymes can be effective Liver- produces, bile a fluid loaded with lipids and other salts. It helps make it easier for enzymes to break down fat. Bile is stored in the Gall bladder
Large Intestine Another name is. Colon When chyme leaves the small intestine, it enters the large intestine. The function of the large intestine is to remove water from undigested material. Colonies of bacteria produce vitamin K and other substances for the body to use. Concentrated waste material that remains after water has been removed passes through the rectum and is eliminated from the body.
Disorders of the Digestive System- Peptic ulcers- most caused by bacterium Helicobacter pylori, infection affects the lining of the stomach allowing the acid to produce holes in stomach wall. Diarrhea- not enough water is absorbed by large intestines Constipation- too much water is absorbed by the large intestines Crohn s disease- a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea (could be bloody) fever, & weight loss. Other complications may occur outside the gastrointestinal tract and include anemia, skin rashes, arthritis, inflammation of the eye & tiredness.
Ch. 38 Excretory System
Vena Cava Renal vein Aorta Renal artery Ureter Kidney Bladder urethra
Excretory System Functions: The from elimination of chemical wastes the body is known as excretion For example; lungs excretes carbon & dioxide the skin excretes water in and salt sweat. Therefore, the lungs and skin are part of the excretory system
Excretory System Functions: The excretory system is a system of organs that remove from waste the body. The mains organ of the excretion are the, kidneys which have the following functions: 1. the removal of urea- a substance that is the result of metabolism of in proteins the body cells 2. regulation of water in the, bloodstream 3. maintaining homeostasis 4. regulating blood ph
Structure of the kidneys: Each about the located on either side of the in spinal column the lower back blood flows into each kidney through a renal artery Blood leaves through a renal vein size of a fist
Structure of the kidneys: A tube called the, ureter leaves each, carrying to urine the bladder The is urinary bladder a saclike organ where urine is stored before being excreted through a tube called the urethra
The 3 parts of the kidneys : Renal cortex- outer part Renal medulla- inner part Renal pelvis- middle part
The main functional unit of the NEPHRONS- each is a small, independent processing unit, located mostly in the, Renal cortex each has its own blood supply and releases fluids to a collecting duct, which leads to the ureter kidneys:
NEPHRONS Glomerulus: ball of capillaries from which substances are mechanically filtered into the Bowman's Capsule: cup-like sac that receives the filtrate. Proximal Convoluted Tubule: Reabsorbs 75% of the water, salts, glucose, and amino acids Loop of Henle: Countercurrent exchange, which maintains the concentration gradient Distal Convoluted Tubule: Tubular secretion of H ions, potassium, and certain drugs.
Kidney Filtration The filtration of blood mainly takes place in the part of the called nephron the. glomerulus The nephron contains a small network of encased capillaries in the upper end by a hollow, cupshaped structure- called the Bowman s capsule
Kidney Filtration Substance such as, water, urea, glucose & salts, amino acids diffuse some vitamins into the Bowman s to capsule be filtrated. The kidneys filter all the blood in the body about every 45 minutes
Kidney Re-absorption: Most material removed from the blood at the makes Bowman s capsule its way into the blood are Amino acids, fats, & glucose reabsorbed into the capillaries by. active transport Water enters by. osmosis of 99% the water is reabsorbed into the blood
Kidney Re-absorption: Urine is what remains. It is emptied into a collecting duct, which leads to the. Ureter Urine contains, urea, excess salts & water among other substances. blood Purified is returned to circulation & urine is collected in the. urinary bladder
Excretory Disorder Nephritis Brief Description Inflammation of the glomeruli can lead to inflammation of the whole kidney and to kidney failure Kidney stones Hard deposits form in kidneys that might pass out of the body in urine. Larger kidney stones can block urine flow or irritate the lining of the urinary tract, leading to possible infection. Urinary tract blockage Malformations present at birth;can lead to blockage of normal flow of urine. If it is untreated, this blockage can lead to permanent damage of the kidneys. Polycystic kidney disease Genetic disorder- growth of fluid filled cysts in kidney; reduce function lead to failure Kidney cancer Uncontrolled cell growth in the cells that line the tubes within the kidney. Can lead to blood in the urine, a mass in the kidney, or affect other organs if the cancer spreads.
Random Facts about Urine: A nice cold drink of... urine? Although urine is sterile and made up mostly of water there are many trace amount of other chemicals and it is not recommended to drink it because of this fact. These trace chemicals give it the salty taste, but if you are generally a healthy person free of disease than tasting your urine will not harm you
Random Facts about Urine: Urine Therapy? This is the application of urine to your body to solve all of your bodily woes such as massaging it into the skin, or ingesting it. The definition of "urine therapy" is using your urine to benefit your health. It has been claimed to alleviate itching, and an anti-cancer precaution as well as throat aches. There are certain rules to engaging in urine therapy. Urine should be sipped, not guzzled and it should be midstream urine - first thing in the morning. While using urine therapy, you should also drink plenty of water and avoid salty foods
Random Facts about Urine: 45.2% of people pee in the shower. 44.9% of people pee when in the ocean and 28.1% of people who pee in the pool.